University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Principal Clinical Psychologist (Children's)
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Principal Clinical Psychologist (Children's)
Clinical Psychologist - Children’s Psychological Health and Wellbeing
We invite you to join us in making a real difference for children and families here at University Hospitals Plymouth [UHP]. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist to help shape and lead needs-led psychological care across community and acute paediatric services.
This is a unique opportunity to work across the whole system — supporting children and young people with complex needs, strengthening teams, and improving the delivery of care across hospital and community settings. You’ll play a key role in bringing a psychologically informed, compassionate approach to paediatric care, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.
If you’re driven by improving healthcare outcomes, supporting colleagues, and fostering creative cross-boundary collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
Eligibility & Applicant Preferences
Preference will be given to:
- Internal Trust staff
- Applicants with ‘Priority’ or ‘At Risk’ status (including NHS At Risk staff across Devon), demonstrating recent, relevant experience as outlined in the Person Specification.
About the Role
The role holder will provide highly specialist clinical, professional, and strategic leadership for psychological services within Children’s Psychological Health and Wellbeing at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
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Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Leadership
- Lead the delivery, development, and evaluation of psychologically informed pathways for children with highly complex presentations, including:
- Neurodivergence
- Complex health,
- Mental health,
- Persistent physical symptoms
- Significant psychosocial complexity
- Lead the delivery, development, and evaluation of psychologically informed pathways for children with highly complex presentations, including:
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Advanced Clinical Practice
- Work autonomously within professional guidelines
- Oversee the systematic governance of psychological practice in paediatric services
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Service Development & Quality
- Responsibility for:
- Service development
- Policy implementation
- Workforce development
- Supervision
- Audit, research, and quality improvement
- Responsibility for:
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Expert Consultation
- Serve as a specialist psychological resource for Children’s services (acute and community) at UHP
- Provide expert leadership on:
- Psychological management of paediatrics
- Neurodivergence
- Complex physical health conditions
Working Environment & Values
We are a people-focused Trust, where every colleague plays a vital role. Patients and families are at the heart of our mission, and we strive for innovation, clinical excellence, and outstanding care. Join us in Plymouth — a vibrant, historic city with a culture of adventure and modern opportunities for career growth.
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Application & Support Information
All communication is electronic, so check your email regularly.
Additional Support
- If you experience issues during the application or require adjustments, contact the recruitment manager for this post (georginagray@nhs.net) for guidance.
- We prioritise work-life balance: If you require less than full-time or flexible working, discuss your request with the recruiting manager before applying.
Diversity Commitment
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, knowing that diversity strengthens our teams.
關于招聘進度
Vacancies may close before the official date if a suitable candidate is found. If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume your application has not been shortlisted.
Inquiries & Further Details
For more information or to arrange an informal visit: Name: Dr Georgina Davis Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email: georginagray@nhs.net Phone: 01752 431590
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